On Sunday 2 March, participants of the ‘Svagatam’ Induction Programme gathered at Nalanda Centre for their third session of joyful learning. Sis. Nandini Tan shared about the true meaning and right attitude of ‘Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels’. This was followed by an enlightening tour of Nalanda’s main shrine – ‘Vihara Sri Suvarnabhumi ’. Participants were delighted to learn the real spirit of ‘Taking Refuge’, and to know the rich Buddhist symbolism incorporated into the interior design of Nalanda Centre. Sadhu!
Read moreOn Sunday 23 February, parents of new Nalanda Dharma School students gathered in Sri Serdang for the second session of ‘Svagatam’* Induction Programme. In this session, Sis. Nandini Tan shared about the lovely Buddhist culture and refined etiquette.
Read moreOn Sunday 16 February, a ‘Svagatam ’ * induction programme was held for parents of new Nalanda Dharma School students registered for 2014. The 6-session programme aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge on living in accordance with the Dhamma, and also to provide an avenue for parents to share their thoughts and views.
Read moreOn 12 January, Nalanda Youths hosted 60 National Service (NS) trainees from the Semenyih Camp for a Sunday Service from 2pm to 5pm. Nalanda Youths aim to share and inspire the young trainees with the beautiful Dhamma during their next three months of weekly visits to Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang.
16 Nalanda Youths attended the first Youth Service Sunday in 2014 at Nalanda Centre on 12 January. Weekly Service Sundays for youths begin at 9am with Pūja (offerings) and chanting, followed by Dhamma Sharing. Last Sunday, Sis. Sunanda Ong shared on the meaning of ‘Right Effort’. The youths in turn expressed their wholesome aspirations for 2014.
Read moreOn Saturday 11 January, 18 graduates of BPS 302 Certificate in Buddhist Studies (2013) gathered for a “Dhamma Chat” reunion at Nalanda Centre. This session aimed at continuing the momentum for us to learn the Dhamma. Read more
Article & Photographs by Gan Jia Cheng On Friday 1 November, 40 teachers and students from SMJK Kwang Hua Klang Buddhist Society visited Nalanda Centre for an excursion to gain better understanding and more exposure to the Buddhist community in Malaysia. They were warmly received by Sis. Nandini, Youth Leader Bro. Yeo Disheng, and other Nalanda Officers.
Read moreBro. Tan led a group of Nalandians in a pūja this morning in honour of the most Venerable Acharya Buddharakkhita Maha Thero who passed away on Monday, 23 September, at the age of 91. Bhante’s cremation ceremony is scheduled today in Bangalore at 10am local time.
Read moreOn Saturday, 7 September, Nalanda Dharma School students, parents and devotees gathered at the NEO Centre in Happy Garden, Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival in a meaningful way. Opening the session with puja and chanting, it was followed by a Dhamma sharing by Sis. Faith Teh.
Read moreOn Sunday, 14 July, Bro. Tan was invited to Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) for a sharing with their newly-elected office bearers on the qualities and roles of Buddhist leadership. In his welcoming speech, the President of SABS Dato’ Vincent Lim emphasised the importance of having good leaders to propel Buddhist organisations forward and to fulfill the mission of propagating the Dhamma.